Overnight Summer Camps in the Sierra Mountains

Shady Creek Outdoor School and Event Center is a residential environmental science camp where students take part in creek ecology, forest ecology, geology, avian ecology, and native cultures activities. The program also includes sensory awareness...

Sierra Outdoor School is part of the Clovis Unified School District. The homepage for Sierra Outdoor School includes the phrase “Get Out and Learn! Welcome to the Sierra Outdoor School!” which introduces the program’s focus. The Clovis Unified...

Lions Wilderness Camp for Deaf Children offers a fun-filled camp experience where deaf children learn outdoor skills. The program includes time in nature so campers can enjoy the wonder and beauty of the outdoors to the fullest extent. • Ages: 7–15...

Junior Guides Raft Camp is a 3-day family program that includes whitewater rafting, overnight camping, and camp-wide festivities. Kids take part in activities such as a scavenger hunt and skit night, and 4th graders can join History Tours of the...

Camp Jack Hazard offers traditional summer camp activities such as campfires, skits, songs, games, theme days, and camp dances. The program also includes Adventure programs, Arts and Crafts, a High and Low Challenge Course, Nature programs, and...

Young Life Woodleaf is a resort-quality camp and retreat center that offers fun activities and uses excellent facilities among the tall trees of Northern California. The program takes place at Young Life’s Woodleaf, which is owned and operated by...

Jameson Ranch Camp has been screen-free and technology-free since 1934 — not as a policy, but as a philosophy. Set on a historic working ranch in the Sierra Nevada foothills near Glennville, California, JRC is a two-week residential summer program...

CampCare Nevada includes daily activities such as arts and crafts, performing arts, sports and recreation, conservation projects, swimming, waterfront activities, safety and wildlife sessions, and history-focused activities. Campers move through...

LV Sun Summer Camp includes activities such as campfires, horseback riding, archery, ropes courses, canoeing and kayaking, and hiking. The program is part of the broader work of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada. • Schedule: On average, a...

Battle Born Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a military-based training program that includes activities in Life Coping Skills, Service to the Community, Academic Excellence, Physical Fitness, Health and Hygiene, Responsible Citizenship, Job Skills, and...

Skylake Yosemite Camp offers a traditional sleepaway summer camp experience with daily Yosemite National Park day trips, weekly backpack trips, and a wide range of in-camp activities. Campers take part in waterfront activities such as swimming,...

Montecito Sequoia Lodge Summer Family Camp offers all-inclusive family camp sessions that include activities such as archery, riflery, arts and crafts, photography, swimming, horse riding, hiking, biking, mountain biking, rock climbing, art, yoga,...

Camp Wamp offers a variety of activities for children, including fishing, canoeing, singing around the campfire, hiking, and participating in survival challenges. The camp is located near North Lake Tahoe in the High Sierras, providing a scenic...